Hardworking, passionate, and skilled job seeker, focusing on developing additional skills, experiences and building a strong network of individuals for the purposes of furthering ambitions toward academia, public policy, and business.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
VIRACOR-EUROFINS
01.2018 - Current
Duties include performing laboratory assays in accordance with Viracor Eurofins standard operating procedures, operating, calibrating and maintaining all laboratory equipment and instruments according to standard operating procedures to ensure quality results, maintaining adequate inventory of supplies, reagents and materials, accepting or rejecting test results in accordance with standard operating procedures, document remedial action, troubleshooting, quality assurance activities and instrument maintenance, adhering to established processing timelines, adhering to all quality and safety standards, and other duties as assigned by management.
LAB TECHNICIAN
AEROTEK/THERMOFICHER SCIENTIFIC
08.2017 - 12.2017
Duties included retrieving products from production and bringing products to the Quality Control Lab for testing, testing products with designated protocol, and any other responsibilities given by supervisors.
STUDENT WORKER
MISSOURI WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR'S OFFICE
06.2012 - 05.2015
Duties included declaring Major/Minor Forms for students, processing address and name changes, scanning documents to be filed electronically, filing student information folders, mailing Major/Minor Forms to advisors, departments, and students, and assisting in any other requests made by the Registrar.
INTERN
NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES
05.2014 - 07.2014
Assisted in renewal of federal grant, attended HIPPA meetings with surrounding clinics, and observed administrative meetings and NHS programs.
STUDENT RESEARCHER
MISSOURI WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
05.2013 - 05.2014
Duties included working with a team of eight students to optimize metabolic pathway in E.coli bacteria through the process of Programmed Evolution.
SERVER
WHISKEY CREEK BAR AND GRILL
03.2012 - 07.2012
Duties included greeting guests, serving food, preparing food, maintaining a clean and healthy restaurant environment, assisting in any other requests by management.
SERVER ASSISTANT
TEXAS ROADHOUSE
10.2011 - 03.2012
Duties included cleaning tables and bathrooms, maintaining a clean restaurant, stocking restaurant supplies, assisting servers, and assisting in any other requests by management.
HOST
WHISKEY CREEK BAR AND GRILL
01.2009 - 10.2011
Duties included greeting and seating guests while providing a positive and healthy restaurant atmosphere, maintaining a clean restaurant, taking to-go food orders, and cleaning tables, as well as assisting in any other requests by management.
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
05.2024
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
KANSAS CITY UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND BIOSCIENCES
KANSAS CITY, MO
05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
MISSOURI WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
ST. JOSEPH, MO
05.2015
Skills
Strong Work Ethic
Adaptability
Time Management
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Organization
Collaboration and Teamwork
Leadership
Communication
Networking
Efficient Laboratory Skills
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Biosaftey Level 3 Procedures and Safety Compliance
Communication Skills
Experience with presenting to large and small groups in both formal and informal settings. Presentations topics include science, medical, and public health.
Leadership Experience
Experience with managing and guiding groups and teams, as well as orchestrating fund-raising events for college organizations.